How do you know a sausage is cooked?
Chef's answer
You can determine when the sausage is done either with a thermometer, or by doing a pressure test. It should be firm to the touch, but not shriveled. Don't cut into the sausage to determine if it's done, if it isn't you'll lose all the juices inside that keep it moist. A meat thermometer is your friend here.
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The USDA Food Safety Inspection Service states that the only way to accurately measure if a product is cooked to a safe temperature is to use a food thermometer.
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The more collagen there is in a piece of meat, the tougher it is to cut and to chew. Skin is mostly collagen, as are the tendons that connect muscles to bones. For cuts that are high in collagen, cooking with methods that use slow, moist heat, such as stewing or braising, are the best..
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